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2008 Jeep Compass Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Jeep Compass has 31 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Jeep Compass

Suspension
45
Structure
31
Other
27
Steering
26
Powertrain
13
Engine
7
Airbags
6
Electrical
5
Lights
3
Brakes
3

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 14, 2021STRUCTUREFront and Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep Compa...
Nov 13, 2019STRUCTURE2008 JEEP PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2010. IN 2019 WITH ONLY 71,000 MILES AND NOW VIISIBLE RUST ON THE ...
Apr 25, 2019STRUCTUREI RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER ON MY 2008 JEEP COMPASS IN THE FRONT DUE TO CORROSION CAUS...
Mar 15, 2019STRUCTURE2008 JEEP COMPASS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT AND REAR CORROSION. *LD *TR
Dec 19, 2018STRUCTURESUB FRAME RUSTED OUT MAKING THE CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND IT WOULD COST $1700 FOR REPAIR. NO NOTICE...
Oct 12, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE CONTACT WAS INF...
Oct 1, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPEND...
Jul 2, 2018STRUCTURETHE REAR END WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THE REAR FRAME WAS...
Apr 14, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...
Apr 9, 2018STRUCTUREOUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS HAS A CLUNKING NOISE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AN...
Jan 17, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED...
Sep 8, 2017STRUCTUREI RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 JEEP COMPASS TOOK IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION THEY INFORMED M...
Jan 30, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE ...
Dec 30, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, A BAN...
Aug 18, 2016STRUCTUREWE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS THAT THE FRAME OF OUR 2008 JEEP COMPASS IS SEVEREL...
Aug 15, 2016STRUCTURE,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ENGINE CRADLE CORROSION....
Aug 5, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANC...
Jul 29, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD HOLES AND WAS COR...
Jul 6, 2016STRUCTURE2008 JEEP COMPASS 115,000 MILES ROTTED SUBFRAME. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING ...
Jun 15, 2016STRUCTURELEAKS FROM THE MAP LIGHTS.I THINK IT IS COMING FROM THE MOON ROOF.

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